Clam Chowder

3/4 lb (or 3 - 6 oz cans) minced clams
1 c. onions, chopped
1 c. celery, diced
2 c. potatoes, diced
3/4 c. margarine
3/4 c. flour
1 qt. 1/2 & 1/2 cream
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar

Drain juice from clams over vegetables in medium pan. Add enough water to cover vegetables. Simmer covered until potatoes are tender. (About 20 minutes.) In the meantime, melt margarine, add flour & blend together. Cook a minute or two. Add cream and cook & stir until smooth. Add undrained vegetables and clams. Heat through. Season with salt, pepper & sugar.

From: Mom